Hi, 07

At the risk of sounding like I just walked out of a meeting, I really relate to this. When I stopped drinking I was afraid, more than anything else, that I wouldn't be able to take being in a bar anymore (I play in bands, and bands play in bars. If you can't play bars, WELP.) It turned out to be easier for me than it was for Faye... but it could have easily not been. The relief of learning I hadn't lost most of my friends and my creative outlet on account of my screwing up with booze can't be overstated.

James Roy

I really love that she went directly to Bubbles for this!!

Eric Davies

Faye's awkwardness in this is a little puzzling, but let's see where this goes.

hey jeph? your comic rocks, dude. seriously. i've been reading this fucker for about a decade now and not a single read or reread has been wasted. yeah i know this isn't specifically related to #3987 but bugger it, I figure it's worth saying.

Would it be reasonable to consider Bubbles as one of Faye's sponsors?

I think this is a “call your sponsor “ situation. Learning to not-drink in normal social situations is a really important step, and reaching out for support is important for it.

KCkittysnores

I’m sure Faye’s friends would prevent her from drinking if she tried.

Brian

Faye is probably not a terminal alcoholic who must abstain entirely forever, because there just aren't that many of them. They exist. I have watched a fair number of them drink themselves straight into the grave. They are the exception. Most problem drinkers can eventually learn moderation. Going to a bar intending not to drink and walking out drunk is no kind of a path to moderation, though. On the other hand, losing contact with your friends because they all still drink and you are scared to be around drinking is a very hard way to go. I'm not sure what Bubbles should say. I am pretty sure she will say the right thing. I wonder what it will be.

Ditto.

Churchill (formerly TeaBear)

Well, Bubbles could restrain Faye should need arise, and maybe now she would even consider this course if action* (with Faye's consent), but still it is a very fucked up situation. *My favorite arc of their relationship: <a href="https://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=3254" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=3254</a>

Evgeniy Semyonov

"BUBBLES WE HAVE A PROBLEM!!!! ....I HAVEN'T YET PROPOSED TO DO YOU. HERE IS A BALL-BEARING RING I FOUND LAYING AROUND. LET'S GO TO THE COURT HOUSE AND GET THIS SHIT SORTED OUT."

Bagge

Okay Faye now marry the robot.

Luzahn

According to my bowel disrupter, we've got plenty of options! "Burning anal geyser" perhaps? "Rectal volcano"? Or maybe just "Unspeakable gut horror"

Jonathan V

Also, TAI, DON'T KEEP US WAITING. WHAT DID SHE SAY?????

Bagge

YOU DON'T NEED TO LIE ABOUT THIS SHIT, FAYE! MARTEN OFFERED YOU AN OUT. TAKE IT!!!!

Bagge

Jeph, yer trolling me, and I love it! :)

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Magic Chopstick Games

There has been a distinct lack of Bubbles in recent weeks.

Populuxe

Poor Faye. Her butt is the...uh...butt...of so many jokes.

Dylan T

So um, would 3 burritos for one meal be better?

Andrew

Not “I” have a problem, “we”. Nice.

Andrew

Drinks in a bar are almost always bad for a recovering alchoholic

Chuck Dee

What's above explosive diarrhea, thermal-nuclear diarrhea?

Ting

Most stupid financial decision I ever made went something like this. "Yes, Mom, of course I have that money I owe you. What kind of piece of shit would I be if I didn't?" "Hi, TD Canada Trust. I'd like to sign up for Overdraft Protection."

Mitchell Sealy

Now I want a burrito too 😑

Curtis Cahoon

A immanent case of "Burrito Britches"? Will the ensuing flatulence will be more than the barroom can handle? Yup, I'd call that a problem!

BobC

But drinks could mean good or bad!

Mordaeus

Agreed!!

Shawn K. Younkin

Good on Faye for immediately talking to Bubbles about it! Huge step for her!

Pavel Curtis

I've definitely had this conversation. Not about drinks but just the whole "Yeah, sure I can do this" turns to new audience "Okay everybody, crisis situation."

Mitchell Sealy

How can I be simultaneously "Faye goddamnit" and "biggest mood"?

Alexa

Oh no faye. No, dear.

Alcaria Swain

🌯

Lalo Martins

aw poor faye

Bubbles knows Faye so well. Too bad her instincts are off this time.

Brian